1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 tsp. orange extract
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg white
1 tbsp. water
1 c. finely chopped nuts

Beat butter, sugar, egg, egg yolk, and orange extract in bowl until light and fluffy. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together; blend into butter-sugar mixture. Chill 2 hours in refrigerator or 20 minutes in freezer.

Break off small pieces of dough; roll on lightly floured board with palms of hands to pencil size (about 5 inches long and 1/4 inch thick). Take single strand of dough; hold one end in each hand and quickly form loops; press ends down firmly. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Brush cookies with egg white beaten slightly with water; sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer cookies (pretzels) to wire racks to cool. Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.